I plan on going home early from work and surprising her tomorrow, but I need some ideas/hints on the food selection. The only meat she eats is chicken, which narrows things down a little, and I was thinking Italian since it's her fav. I will probably attempt chicken fettuccini, bread, & salad. Also:

I've made chicken fettucini alfredo with a ceasar salad, italian caesar salad dressing before and it wasn't that hard. Most recipes for alfredo sauce call for a cup of parmesan cheese though.. unless you like your sauce a little thick 'n chunky, i'd go easy on the grated parmesan.

Dip boneless breasts in beaten egg then roll in Italian breadcrumbs that have been seasoned with grated Parmesean.Brown each side in OLIVE OIL...don't cook thru... in large skillet. Not too much oil, since you want to save meat drippings.Add a can of chicken broth and some sliced mushrooms (or omit the shrooms if you don't like)Get lemon juice and flour and mix until syrupy (about 2-3 tablespoons juice and 3 tablespoons flour) in a measuring cup. When chicken is done, remove from pan, keep warm and stir in the lemon/flour mixture with a fork and let it thicken. Pour over chicken.Serve with the tortellini alfredo (I think you already have a recipe for the alfredo).

Wicked good, easy and little clean up time!

The only accessory missing is candlelight.

And SP1's Strawberry idea ROCKS!!!

ARFCOM: 'where else can you post IBTL in 87 threads about Chuck Norris while eating pie and bread while wearing marpat?'~RakkyIt's good to know who hates you, and it's good to be hated by the right people.

I'm not a lady but can i add my $ .02? Fix her an appetizer to munch on while she watches you put the final touches on dinner. Lots of women get off on watching you cook for her. Take your time while you talk to her. Let her languish in the moment of you doing everything for her.

A nice bruscetta: 1) slice some rounds off of a bagette, about 1/2" to 3/4" thick. 2) brush with olive oil and toast lightly under broiler or toaster oven(careful, they burn fast). 3) top with diced tomatoes, garlic and a piece of fresh basil. cover with a slice of fresh mozarella. 4) stuff back under the broiler briefly to just melt the cheese.

Better yet, BB, you can always have TRG come up there and make dinner for the both of you. I hear he's quite the cook...you'll just have to look past the fact that he doesn't wear anything under his apron.

Originally Posted By SP1Grrl:Better yet, BB, you can always have TRG come up there and make dinner for the both of you. I hear he's quite the cook...you'll just have to look past the fact that he doesn't wear anything under his apron.

Originally Posted By SP1Grrl:Better yet, BB, you can always have TRG come up there and make dinner for the both of you. I hear he's quite the cook...you'll just have to look past the fact that he doesn't wear anything under his apron.

Excellent menu BB. Remember with those boxed pies they take a long time to cook [about an hour] so keep that in your plans. You might add some bread sticks. I have a recipe for what I call Killer Bread. Its pretty easy to fix if you're interested.

Originally Posted By SP1Grrl:Better yet, BB, you can always have TRG come up there and make dinner for the both of you. I hear he's quite the cook...you'll just have to look past the fact that he doesn't wear anything under his apron.

Originally Posted By pattymcn:Excellent menu BB. Remember with those boxed pies they take a long time to cook [about an hour] so keep that in your plans. You might add some bread sticks. I have a recipe for what I call Killer Bread. Its pretty easy to fix if you're interested.

Patty

Agreed. Due to lack of time I was planning on running by the grocery store and getting some of the fresh day bread that they keep warm in the little ovens out in the isle. Go ahead and post it though I can use it at another time.

Originally Posted By BeetleBailey:I plan on going home early from work and surprising her tomorrow, but I need some ideas/hints on the food selection. The only meat she eats is chicken, which narrows things down a little, and I was thinking Italian since it's her fav. I will probably attempt chicken fettuccini, bread, & salad. Also:

Besides, with a smaller portion you can dress up the plate with some little touches that will make her think you are a Greek God in the kitchen.

A thinly sliced orange, split and twisted, with a small bit sliced strawberries on it? If she has a preference on fruit, you can substitute that. Or a few slices of fresh tomato wedges?

A quick dessert can be made from a can of peaches, semi poached in wine (you could try grape juice?) and served over vanilla ice cream? Let the juice simmer a little to condense before adding the peach (no juice from the can, the grape juice is sweet enough. A light sprinkle of pecans on top is a good garnish.

Get creative on that plate. Remember, 'You eat with your eyes first.' If you spend about 2 extra minutes dressing the plate, it might get you closer to undressing her.

TRG

PS. Seriously, I am not gay. Not that there is anything wrong with that, of course...

Originally Posted By SP1Grrl:Better yet, BB, you can always have TRG come up there and make dinner for the both of you. I hear he's quite the cook...you'll just have to look past the fact that he doesn't wear anything under his apron.

Originally Posted By SP1Grrl:Better yet, BB, you can always have TRG come up there and make dinner for the both of you. I hear he's quite the cook...you'll just have to look past the fact that he doesn't wear anything under his apron.

Originally Posted By SP1Grrl:Better yet, BB, you can always have TRG come up there and make dinner for the both of you. I hear he's quite the cook...you'll just have to look past the fact that he doesn't wear anything under his apron.

Originally Posted By SP1Grrl:Better yet, BB, you can always have TRG come up there and make dinner for the both of you. I hear he's quite the cook...you'll just have to look past the fact that he doesn't wear anything under his apron.

Originally Posted By BeetleBailey:I plan on going home early from work and surprising her tomorrow, but I need some ideas/hints on the food selection. The only meat she eats is chicken, which narrows things down a little, and I was thinking Italian since it's her fav. I will probably attempt chicken fettuccini, bread, & salad. Also:

Besides, with a smaller portion you can dress up the plate with some little touches that will make her think you are a Greek God in the kitchen.

A thinly sliced orange, split and twisted, with a small bit sliced strawberries on it? If she has a preference on fruit, you can substitute that. Or a few slices of fresh tomato wedges?

A quick dessert can be made from a can of peaches, semi poached in wine (you could try grape juice?) and served over vanilla ice cream? Let the juice simmer a little to condense before adding the peach (no juice from the can, the grape juice is sweet enough. A light sprinkle of pecans on top is a good garnish.

Get creative on that plate. Remember, 'You eat with your eyes first.' If you spend about 2 extra minutes dressing the plate, it might get you closer to undressing her.

TRG

PS. Seriously, I am not gay. Not that there is anything wrong with that, of course...

Good advice. I'm taking SP1Grrl's advice for strawberries/chocolate for dessert. If you can think of a way to dress up a plate of chicken fettuccini alfredo, I'm all ears. The tomato idea is great. That also reminds me that I forgot to pick up the salad...

Originally Posted By BeetleBailey:I plan on going home early from work and surprising her tomorrow, but I need some ideas/hints on the food selection. The only meat she eats is chicken, which narrows things down a little, and I was thinking Italian since it's her fav. I will probably attempt chicken fettuccini, bread, & salad. Also:

Besides, with a smaller portion you can dress up the plate with some little touches that will make her think you are a Greek God in the kitchen.

A thinly sliced orange, split and twisted, with a small bit sliced strawberries on it? If she has a preference on fruit, you can substitute that. Or a few slices of fresh tomato wedges?

A quick dessert can be made from a can of peaches, semi poached in wine (you could try grape juice?) and served over vanilla ice cream? Let the juice simmer a little to condense before adding the peach (no juice from the can, the grape juice is sweet enough. A light sprinkle of pecans on top is a good garnish.

Get creative on that plate. Remember, 'You eat with your eyes first.' If you spend about 2 extra minutes dressing the plate, it might get you closer to undressing her.

TRG

PS. Seriously, I am not gay. Not that there is anything wrong with that, of course...

Good advice. I'm taking SP1Grrl's advice for strawberries/chocolate for dessert. If you can think of a way to dress up a plate of chicken fettuccini alfredo, I'm all ears. The tomato idea is great. That also reminds me that I forgot to pick up the salad...

I gave you suugestions with the tomato and oranges...

Salad?

Make a homemade honey mustard. Plain yellow mustard, equal parts honey. Heat in a pan and stir in some minced pecan. Only takes a tablespoon of each ingredient and it is FANTASTIC!.

Grate a small amount of fresh apple on to pf the dressed salad and a few of the remaing pecan pieces.

Originally Posted By BeetleBailey:I plan on going home early from work and surprising her tomorrow, but I need some ideas/hints on the food selection. The only meat she eats is chicken, which narrows things down a little, and I was thinking Italian since it's her fav. I will probably attempt chicken fettuccini, bread, & salad. Also:

Besides, with a smaller portion you can dress up the plate with some little touches that will make her think you are a Greek God in the kitchen.

A thinly sliced orange, split and twisted, with a small bit sliced strawberries on it? If she has a preference on fruit, you can substitute that. Or a few slices of fresh tomato wedges?

A quick dessert can be made from a can of peaches, semi poached in wine (you could try grape juice?) and served over vanilla ice cream? Let the juice simmer a little to condense before adding the peach (no juice from the can, the grape juice is sweet enough. A light sprinkle of pecans on top is a good garnish.

Get creative on that plate. Remember, 'You eat with your eyes first.' If you spend about 2 extra minutes dressing the plate, it might get you closer to undressing her.

TRG

PS. Seriously, I am not gay. Not that there is anything wrong with that, of course...

Good advice. I'm taking SP1Grrl's advice for strawberries/chocolate for dessert. If you can think of a way to dress up a plate of chicken fettuccini alfredo, I'm all ears. The tomato idea is great. That also reminds me that I forgot to pick up the salad...

Beetle, go to the store and get the small tubs of chocolate that you just heat up and dip the strawberries in. There's white, milk and dark chocolate. It's on the baking aisle. Works well, and it's sure a lot cheaper than buying hand dipped strawberries.